LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Haley Hart was named the Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year and was one of four members of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns listed on the 2026 All-Sun Belt Softball Team, the conference office announced today.
Hart, who batted .369 as a collegiate rookie and led Louisiana with 55 base hits, becomes the 11th player in program history to be named SBC Freshman of the Year. She posted a solid 20-10 season in hits (22) and RBI (18) across 24 conference games in her debut season in the SBC.
It’s the second straight year a Ragin’ Cajun is recognized as the SBC’s top freshman, Hart following in the footsteps of teammate Emily Smith who earned the honor in 2025…